Sec. 7. If a patient receiving inpatient care leaves a certified treatment facility, the patient shall be encouraged to consent to appropriate outpatient or intermediate treatment. If the administrator in charge of the treatment facility believes that the patient is an alcoholic who requires help, the bureau may assist the patient in obtaining supportive services and residential facilities.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-19(f).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.14; P.L.210-2015, SEC.60.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Addiction Services
Chapter 9. Voluntary Treatment by Division for Alcoholics
12-23-9-1. Application for Treatment; Minors
12-23-9-2. Examination by Physician
12-23-9-3. Admission; Referral; Transportation
12-23-9-4. Incapacitation by Alcohol; Length of Detention
12-23-9-5. Notification of Family or Next of Kin
12-23-9-7. Patients Leaving Facility; Outpatient and Intermediate Treatment; Assistance
12-23-9-8. Police Officer Taking Custody of Intoxicated Individual; Immunity From Liability